We will be unable to provide your NHS vaccines if your form is submitted less than 6 weeks in advance
Currently we will to do our very best to continue to offer you a 10 minute appointment to get your NHS vaccines only (Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diptheria, Tetanus & Polio) if required.
However you MUST give the practice 6 weeks notice from your intended departure date. We will be unable to provide your NHS vaccines if these are requested less than 6 weeks in advance.
The clinics will charge for the vaccines but generally do not have a prescription charge. There may be an additional consultation fee.
up-to-date travel advice from:
- How to avoid Mosquito bites can be downloaded here. This leaflet provides general information relating to malaria, dengue and yellow fever, as well as detail specific to Zika virus and risks during pregnancy
- Cyclospora advice for travellers can be downloaded here providing general precautions to be taken with food, water and personal hygiene.
The following vaccines are available free on the NHS:
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Diptheria, Tetanus & Polio
Before you make an appointment for your NHS vaccines you must complete the Braids Medical Practice Travel form available here
or from the Practice reception. This form MUST
be handed into the Practice AT LEAST 6 weeks prior to your intended departure date. We will be unable to provide you
with these vaccines if this form is returned less than 6 weeks in advance.
All statements must
be completed and the form signed and dated. To complete this form you will need to access the Fit for Travel website www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
and check the recommendations for all the countries you are going to visit.
Once completed and signed you should return the form to the Practice. Please then allow one full week before contacting the Practice for an appointment for your NHS vaccines.
We are unable to offer you an appointment until this form has been received and reviewed by one of our Practice Nurses.
You should plan your travel in advance and submit the form 6 weeks prior to travel.
There are a limited number of appointments available.
If the appointment offered is unsuitable you will be advised to go to a travel clinic.
Please note: We are unable to offer telephone advice or a telephone consultation service for travel.
If you require a record of your vaccination history please ask at reception.
The request will be completed by one of our Practice Nurses and can take up to one week. Please make sure you allow sufficient time when requesting this infomation.
